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NSA News & Highlights

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April 15, 2025

Georgia Tech Wins NSA's Codebreaker Challenge for Fourth Consecutive Year

FORT MEADE, Md. – For the fourth consecutive year, the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) took first place in the National Security Agency’s annual Codebreaker Challenge (CBC).

NSA and partners Issue Guidance on Fast Flux as a National Security Threat

Joint Publications Focus on Mitigation Strategies for Edge Devices

NSA and Others Publish Guidance for Secure OT Product Selection

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Group photo of 2017 GenCyber Camp participants at the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico in San Juan

July 21, 2017

Coding Their Way to Success!

NSA GenCyber camps are introducing K-12 students and teachers to cybersecurity principles all summer.

NSA Research Directorate recognizes students for outstanding projects advancing STEM research.

July 14, 2017

NSA recognizes future cyber experts and mathematicians at Intel ISEF 2017

The National Security Agency Research Directorate (RD) recently awarded rising science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) stars for their projects in cyber security and mathematics research at the 2017 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Los Angeles, CA. ISEF brings together thousands of students from around the world to showcase their innovative ideas to the STEM community.

Mrs. Betsy Rohaly Smoot, NSA's top WWI history expert, discusses the important role radio intelligence played in U.S. military operations.

July 14, 2017

Decoding the Great War

The National Cryptologic Museum hosts enthusiasts for a discussion on the role of cryptology in World War I.

Real Time Regional Gateway Museum Display

July 12, 2017

National Cryptologic Museum Debuts Service & Sacrifice, Real Time Regional Gateway Exhibits

The National Cryptologic Museum's two newest exhibits, 'Service and Sacrifice' and 'Real Time Regional Gateway,' include stories of some of the ultimate sacrifices made on the land, in the sea, and in the air by cryptologists in uniform, while also presenting actions the National Security Agency (NSA) has taken to protect the lives of front-line troops.

NSA Technology Transfer Program Patent Portfolio

June 26, 2017

NSA Technology Transfer Program Releases Latest NSA Patent Portfolio

The National Security Agency's (NSA) Technology Transfer Program announces an updated portfolio of NSA patents available for licensing.

NSA General Counsel Glenn Gerstell speaks at NSA 29th Law Day celebration

June 21, 2017

NSA Recognizes 29th Annual Law Day

The National Security Agency's 29th Annual Law Day recognizes NSA and IC lawyers, past and present, for their commitment to upholding the rule of law within their agencies.

May 30, 2017

NSA/CSS Cryptologic Memorial Wall Observance – Service and Sacrifice on the Kanto Plain

FORT MEADE, Md. — On May 30, 2017, NSA/CSS paid tribute to the service and supreme sacrifice of 12 cryptologists who gave their lives in defense of our Nation and our way of life during the Agency's annual Cryptologic Memorial Wall Observance.

May 3, 2017

NSA's GenCyber Reaches New Territories

FORT MEADE, Md. — May 2017 press release details what's new to NSA's GenCyber program in 2017

Feb. 17, 2017

NSA Science of Security Program Seeks Paper Nominations, Reports Progress

The National Security Agency (NSA) now seeks nominations for its 5th Annual Best Scientific Cybersecurity Paper Competition.